Federal Skilled Worker Program

In order to qualify to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you need to meet all of the following criteria:

Have at least one year of continuous full-time (30 hours per week) or an equal amount in part-time, paid work experience within the last ten years in an O, A or B occupation

Have a minimum score of a CLB 7 in all sections of an approved language test

The approved English language tests for Canada are the IELTS and the CELPIP

The approved French language test for Canada is the TEF

Have a minimum of 67 points based on the Federal Skilled Worker Points System (see breakdown below)

Have a valid educational credential assessment which shows a High School Diploma or higher

More about the Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is one of Canada’s most popular immigration streams. This program allows individuals from around the world to apply for Canadian Permanent Residency based on a variety of factors which include age, educational level, foreign work experience, English or French language skills. This program does not require a job offer in order to be eligible, nor does it require Canadian work experience or a Canadian relative, making it the number one choice for prospective immigrants from around the world.

Any application under the Federal Skilled Worker Program now goes through the Express Entry system. Unlike in years prior to 2015, there is no longer a Skills Shortage List in order to be eligible to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker. Instead, you now only need to prove that you have at least one year of full time paid work experience in what they call a skilled occupation. This now include over 8,000 occupations, making the program available to even more applicants than ever before.

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An employer has obtained a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment for you

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You are currently working in Canada on a valid Work Permit that was issued with a Labour Market Impact Assessment and you are still working for that employer named on your work permit. You must be authorized to work in Canada when your Permanent Residency is issued and your current employer has made you a full time job offer

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You are currently working in Canada on a Labour Market Impact Assessment exempt Work Permit and your current employer has made you a permanent job offer. Your status must be valid when your Permanent Residency is issued.

You have a spouse who can achieve a CLB 4 or higher on a language test

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You have completed two years of full time study in Canada on a valid permit

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Your spouse has completed two years of full time study in Canada on a valid permit

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You have completed one year of full time Work Experience in a NOC O,A or B classification job on valid status in Canada

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You meet one of the Arrangement Employment Criteria Listed Above

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You have a qualifying family member in Canada. They must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident currently 18 years of age or older and is residing in Canada and related to you by blood in one of the following ways: · Parent · Grandparent · Child · Grandchild · Sibling · Aunt / Uncle · Niece / Nephew